Does APEC Remove TDS?
Based on the itemized NSF, WQA & IAPMO certified-model listings we track for APEC (27 of 31 models).
Which APEC models are certified
Certification is per model — make sure the product you buy is one of these specific certified models, not just the same brand.
| Certified model | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| APEC CN-RO-50G | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC CN-RO75 | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC M9 4HA RO 50GPD | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC M9 4SS RO 50GPD | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC M9 5HA RO 50GPD | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC RO-90 | reverse-osmosis | Buy on Amazon → |
| APEC RO-B02-75G | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC RO-B03-75G | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC RO-B04-50G | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
| APEC RO-B05-50G | reverse-osmosis | Details → |
+ 13 more certified APEC models.
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About TDS (total dissolved solids)
Total dissolved solids (TDS) are the combined minerals, salts, and metals in water. High TDS affects taste and can indicate other issues; reverse osmosis is the main certified way to reduce it.
What APEC filters are certified to remove
Across the APEC models we track, here’s what their certifications actually cover.
How we know: we normalize the public certified-product listings from NSF, WQA, and IAPMO. A “yes” means a specific APEC model is listed as certified for TDS (total dissolved solids). See our methodology.